Chris is a fundamental equity analyst turned financial strategist & investor relations professional who helps executives define & implement strategy whilst building relationships with investors & research analysts.
In the early days, he spent his time as a fundamental Equity Research Analyst at Barclays Bank executing deep dives providing the insights needed to make informed investment decisions.
More recently, Chris has been a driving force behind building & scaling the Investor Relations department and subsequently providing investment analysts on business cases of a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
Why
Established with the purpose to deliver meaningful insights & perspectives with informed opinion creating value in times of change.
Defined by the objective to build a more comprehensive understanding of evolving business models & strategies that overcome challenges & drive value.
Provides event analysis & deep dives on complex & fast-paced market dynamics to identify competitive advantages, evolving challenges & give context to sharpen your perspective on business & market trends.
Passionate, strategic & action-oriented professional with extensive international experience across investment banking & strategy
>10 years international experience
in investment banking, corporate strategy & investor relations with significant exposure to C-level in challenging environments;
Corporate development
M&A, analysing & investing in strategic initiatives, investment forecasting, competitive analysis, ambassador at investor conferences;
Strong financial background
financial modelling, DCF & NAV valuation, fundamental deep-dive equity valuation, strategic analysis;
Clear, concise & decisive communicator
confident public speaker effective at articulating complex material in a persuasive manner, able to quickly construct logical arguments.
Corporate strategy
strategy & investment case, business research & assessment, cross-functional corporate planning & scenario analysis, ESG roadmap;
Rigorous & analytical
sector agnostic analytical skills, peer benchmark & strategic analysis, financial & operational performance analysis, leverages analytical rigour to drive strategic impact;
Experience & education
A keen writer & commentator on the changing market dynamics from digitisation trends driving a progressive shift in the drivers of value & growth, & the long-term thematic thinking of companies.